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JAFAX AKA Japanese Animation, Film, and Art eXpo.
JAFAX is a 2 day anime convention held every year at the Grand Valley State University campus in Allendale, Michigan. The best thing about this convention is the admission price. FREE. You read that right. It’s free.
Anime screenings, costume shows, vendors, video game room, table top gaming, panels, artist alley and guests are what to expect at this convention.

Grand Rapids very own comic book convention. This is the second annual event in the history of the Grand Rapids Comic Con. Already bigger in venue and length, this year the 3 day event will be held at the DeltaPlex arena in Grand Rapids. Numerous guests from media and comics will be there.

If you like table top gaming and comic books, this is the convention for you. The 2nd annual event will be held in Grand Rapids. Numerous board games to choose from. Meet comic book artists and writers. Want to do cosplay? Go for it. Numerous and unique vendors of the world of gaming and comic books to choose from.

Monroe’s very own one day event where fans of geek and nerd entertainment can meet. Vendors, guest from the industry and music. The price to get into the door:$2. You really can’t beat that. Come out and support.

Detroit’s pioneering and only anime convention. It will run 24hrs straight for close to four days. It starts at 8pm on Thursday and ends on Sunday at 6pm. It will be held at the Cobo Center & the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit.

U-Con is a table top gaming convention that started in 1988. 3 days of role playing and table top gaming. Many gamers and companies will be on hand at the largest gaming centered convention in Michigan.

Anime and gaming convention sums up AlmaCon. This con is organized by the Alma College Otaku and Gamers group. 2015 will mark the 5th year anniversary of this relatively new anime convention. The cost of admission: an expensive sum of $0 if you pre-register. Otherwise, it will be $5 at the door. Various screenings, events and panels to choose from. Mark it on your calendar.

Lansing’s annual anime and cosplay convention. It will be held at the Lansing Center and Raddison Hotel. It is important to note that Shuto Con is a SAFE SPACE FOR ALL. Basically, everyone is welcome and free of harassment regardless of their background. Numerous screenings, events and panels await all who attend Shuto Con. Mark it on your calendar..

The sister convention to Youmacon. While Youmacon is an anime con, Midwest Media Expo is a popular convention that focuses on the many facets of geek and nerd culture. Are you into animation, comics, sci-fi, video games, table top gaming, role playing, cosplay, tv, film and the internet? Then, this is the convention for you. All in downtown Detroit at the GM Renaissance Center. Mark your calendars.